Spectrum Fanshawe is a social and advocacy group for LGBTQ2+ individuals at Fanshawe College. The goal is to create a safe and positive space for LGBTQ2+ students to meet and socialize with their peers. Provides a resource list and referral system for student use. Meetings are open to current Fanshawe College students and alumni, members within the community, as well as allies.
Facebook.com/Groups/SpectrumFanshawe or spectrumfanshawe@gmail.comPrideWestern is a support service for LGBTQ+ students run by the University Students’ Council (USC) at Western University. It serves as a resource and support system for students with questions regarding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, 2-Spirited, and Asexual (LGBTTQ2A) issues. The organization promotes awareness and advocacy on LGBTTQ2A issues brought about through a variety of programs, including discussion groups, social events, and awareness days.
www.facebook.com/PrideWesternUWO or pridewestern@westernusc.caA social-support group, run by Youth Opportunities Unlimited, for youth 16-24 years old who identify within the LGBTQ2SA+ spectrum, as well as their allies. Group meets Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30pm at The Cornerstone Building, 332 Richmond Street.
Facebook.com/YOUBelongLondonThe Nitty Gritty Group is a Gay & Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous group that meets Monday nights at 7:00pm at St Johns the Evangelist Anglican Church, 280 St. James Street.
Phone:519-438-9006
www.aalondon.orgA grass roots, community driven, social and networking support for the Transgender Community within London and region. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month from 7-9 pm (check Facebook group for location). Everyone under the transgender umbrella, all allies and supporters all welcome.
Facebook - LTCSCForest City Queerios is an inclusive and safe social group for individuals who identify as queer. The goal is to bring people together for social events.
www.meetup.com/Forest-City-QueeriosForest City Men’s Group provides a needed connection for gay, bi, & gay-positive men within the London & Southwestern Ontario area. The purpose is to cultivate friendships & male camaraderie through its online site & various social events as well as importantly providing gay male presence within the city.
www.meetup.com/ForestCityMensGroupComing Out Over Coffee is a casual open discussion group for individuals over the age of 19 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, two-spirit, queer, or who are questioning; for those starting their journey to those who are out & about. Meetings are held on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month from 6:30- 8:00 pm.
Address:125 Woodward Ave, London
Phone:519.433.0183
www.familyservicethamesvalley.comTrans Youth London is a co-sponsored program with London Public Library. Youth 12-20 meet every Thursday from 6-8pm in the Tonda room of the Central Library (251 Dundas St). Alphabet provides community referrals, training, counselling, and support services for the Trans community in London. Also specializes in Trans workplace transition support.
Phone:519-765-5000
www.acclondon.caAWOL is a safe social group for lesbian and other women. Free membership includes monthly newsletters.
Phone:519-471-2177
www.adventurouswomenoflondon.comToll-free service provided by youth for youth
Phone:1-800-268-9688
www.youthline.caSocial support group runs Friday night group from 7-9 pm. For youth between 14 and 18 years of age who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, queer and questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity (LGBT2Q+). Includes survival strategies, accessing community, safer sex, healthy relationships, accurate and up-to-date information about HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and referrals to community services and resources.
Phone:Through Regional HIV/AIDS
519-434-1601
PFLAG Canada London supports, educates and provides resources to LGBT2Q individuals and their families understand and accept their non-heterosexual children. Supports the “coming out” process and provides support 24/7. Group meets the third Monday of every month at the Middlesex-London Health Unit. All members of the LGBT2Q community and/or their families or friends who are looking for support are invited to attend.
Address:c/o PFLAG London, 170 Tarbart Terrace, London
Phone:519-686-7691
frankandlori2003@gmail.com www.pflagcanada.ca
